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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 334.53 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 334.53 and 151.20 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 334.53 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/334.53 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 334.53 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 50,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,580.94/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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